Bodegas Manzanos Gran Reserva 2007

Bodegas Manzanos Gran Reserva 2007 is a mature, beautifully evolved traditional Rioja red blend that showcases exceptional grace and longevity. Composed of 50% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha, and 20% Mazuelo, this wine aged meticulously for 36 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels followed by extended cellaring. It displays a medium-intensity garnet hue with a soft tawny rim. The nose reveals a complex and deeply comforting bouquet of dried prunes, dark plums, and sweet licorice, intricately layered with classic notes of balsam, clove, tobacco leaf, and cedar. On the palate, it is soft, enveloping, and medium-bodied, offering beautifully resolved, silky tannins seamlessly integrated with a bright vein of acidity that lends surprising energy and freshness to its spicy fruit finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with roasted lamb chops, grilled rib-eye steak, rich game stews, barbecued meats, or semi-cured traditional Spanish cheeses.

90 Points - James Suckling

Sweetly perfumed oak and an array of red-berry and plum aromas, as well as toasted baking spices. The medium-bodied palate has a smooth web of tannins and delivers still-fresh, spicy blue-fruit flavors. Drink now.